Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

technology companies between 2021 and 2023, including LastPass , MailChimp , Okta , T-Mobile and Twilio. According to prosecutors, the group mainly sought to steal cryptocurrency from victim companies and their employees. A visual depiction of the attacks by the SMS phishing group known as Scattered Spider, and Oktapus.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

Fraudsters redirected email and web traffic destined for several cryptocurrency trading platforms over the past week. 13, with an attack on cryptocurrency trading platform liquid.com. The attacks were facilitated by scams targeting employees at GoDaddy , the world’s largest domain name registrar, KrebsOnSecurity has learned.

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Tech Republic Security

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Also including blockchain-related projects in the ban, SourceHut's creator said the technology is associated with fraudulent activities and high-risk investments. The post Open-source repository SourceHut to remove all cryptocurrency-related projects appeared first on TechRepublic.

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SecureBlitz

AUGUST 26, 2022

Here, I will show you a rundown of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. While many people are familiar with the terms crypto and cryptocurrency trading, the technologies involved and the mechanisms for how to processes work are often misunderstood.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 7, 2021

Cybercriminals in Russian underground forums have been invited to take part in competitions for hacking cryptocurrency and NFT. Several Russian underground forums have launched competitions for hacking cryptocurrency schema and Non-fungible token (NFT). SecurityAffairs – hacking, cryptocurrency hack). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

based technology companies. Donahue said 60 technology companies are now routing all law enforcement data requests through Kodex, including an increasing number of financial institutions and cryptocurrency platforms. “That can include control over data, like an account freeze or preservation request.”

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 30, 2025

Scattered Spider is a loosely affiliated criminal hacking group whose members have broken into and stolen data from some of the world’s largest technology companies. Internet address was used to operate a Discord account that specified a cryptocurrency wallet when asking another user to send funds. ” U.S.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

“My nickname was MikeMike, and I worked with Dmitri Golubov and made technologies for him,” Shefel said. “I’m also godfather of his second son.” ” Dmitri Golubov, circa 2005. Image: U.S. Postal Investigative Service. “Hi, how are you?” ” he inquired. “Maybe we can open business?

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Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2024

As cryptocurrencies have grown in popularity, there has also been growing concern about cybercrime involvement in this sector Cryptocurrencies have revolutionized the financial world, offering new investment opportunities and decentralized transactions.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 17, 2022

North Korea, the nation that is being led by Kim Jong UN is back into news headlines for stealing cryptocurrency worth millions through cyber attacks. The post North Korea steals $400m cryptocurrency through Cyber Attacks appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

To wrap up our 2024 year-end roundtable, we turn our attention to new technologies and trends that are emerging to help bridge the gaps. Dooley Doug Dooley , COO, Data Theorem In 2025, cybersecurity threats will escalate across APIs, cloud setups, supply chains, and cryptocurrency.

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Schneier on Security

MAY 14, 2021

An industry group called the Institute for Security and Technology (no, I haven’t heard of it before, either) just released a comprehensive report on combating ransomware. Criminals contacted the individual patients and demanded payment, and then dumped their personal psychological information online. Solving this is not easy.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Over the past five years, cryptocurrency exchanges have been the target of increasingly damaging “ 51% attacks ” resulting in the theft of over $30 million worth of cryptocurrency to date. Related: Wildland restores control of data to individuals.

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Lohrman on Security

JULY 4, 2021

Guy Perelmuter offers an insightful, easy to read, helpful guide to present and future technology in business areas ranging from the future of jobs to AI and from cryptocurrencies to quantum computing.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Blockchain technology in 2019 may prove to be what the internet was in 1999. Blockchain, also referred to as distributed ledger technology , or DLT, is much more than just the mechanism behind Bitcoin and cryptocurrency speculation mania. However, cryptocurrencies are only one small part of blockchain technology.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The attacks have resulted in millions of dollars in theft, including cryptocurrency and sensitive corporate data, showcasing the ongoing threat of organized cybercrime. Scattered Spider has gained infamy for its high-profile cyberattacks, including the ransomware assault on MGM Casino in 2023 , which caused widespread disruption.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 31, 2024

Sensitive data and trading activity of over 300K traders leaked online by international fintech firm Direct Trading Technologies. Direct Trading Technologies, an international fintech company, jeopardized over 300K traders by leaking their sensitive data and trading activity, thereby putting them at risk of an account takeover.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 16, 2021

A 24-year-old New York man who bragged about helping to steal more than $20 million worth of cryptocurrency from a technology executive has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Following the theft, Terpin filed a civil lawsuit against Truglia with the Los Angeles Superior court.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Malicious hackers are targeting people in the cryptocurrency space in attacks that start with a link added to the target’s calendar at Calendly , a popular application for scheduling appointments and meetings. The attackers impersonate established cryptocurrency investors and ask to schedule a video conference call.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

government did not name the victim organization, but there is every indication that the money was stolen from the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX , which had just filed for bankruptcy on that same day. A graphic illustrating the flow of more than $400 million in cryptocurrencies stolen from FTX on Nov. 11-12, 2022.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 4, 2022

After a good start, the Internet-enabled, technological revolution we are living through has hit some bumps in the road. To celebrate Independence Day we want to draw your attention to five technologies that could improve life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness on the Internet. Cryptocurrencies. Onion networking.

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SecureList

JANUARY 13, 2022

Also, we have previously reported on cryptocurrency-focused BlueNoroff attacks. It appears that BlueNoroff shifted focus from hitting banks and SWIFT-connected servers to solely cryptocurrency businesses as the main source of the group’s illegal income. tmp 2>&1″ Stealing cryptocurrency. Malware infection.

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SecureList

JUNE 12, 2023

Introduction Stealing cryptocurrencies is nothing new. Since then, stealing cryptocurrencies has continued to occupy cybercriminals. One of the latest additions to this phenomenon is the multi-stage DoubleFinger loader delivering a cryptocurrency stealer. For example, the Mt. recovery phrases).

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 4, 2024

The disclosure revealed a profitable network of phishing sites that behave and look like the real Privnote, except that any messages containing cryptocurrency addresses will be automatically altered to include a different payment address controlled by the scammers. co showing the site did indeed swap out any cryptocurrency addresses.

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SecureBlitz

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Here is the cryptocurrency guide; read on! As a financial enthusiast, I've always been fascinated by the world of cryptocurrency. The concept of digital currencies independent of traditional financial institutions and governments is intriguing.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Reporting here last month also tracked a massive drop in profiles claiming to work at several major technology companies , as LinkedIn apparently took action against hundreds of thousands of inauthentic accounts that falsely claimed roles at these companies. A follow-up story on Oct.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 19, 2023

While cryptocurrencies have been celebrated for their potential to revolutionize finance, their anonymous nature has also been exploited for illicit activities. From drug dealing and arms trafficking to funding terrorism, black market activities have thrived under the cloak of cryptocurrency’s pseudonymity.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Technologies that were figments of the imagination a dozen years ago, if they were conceived of at all, quickly become mainstream — think generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) or blockchain. As they do, they create more security vulnerabilities and inherent business, changing the nature of cybersecurity careers.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 15, 2022

AMLBot , a service that helps businesses avoid transacting with cryptocurrency wallets that have been sanctioned for cybercrime activity, said an investigation published by KrebsOnSecurity last year helped it shut down three dark web services that secretly resold its technology to help cybercrooks avoid detection by anti-money laundering systems.

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SecureBlitz

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Here is a beginner's guide to playing at crypto casinos… The advent of cryptocurrency has brought about a revolution in the world of digital payments and transactions. Cryptocurrencies are digital or virtual currencies that use blockchain technology to secure and verify transactions.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 7, 2022

This final post on the Conti conversations explores different schemes that Conti pursued to invest in and steal cryptocurrencies. This wealth allowed Conti to do things that regular investors couldn’t — such as moving the price of cryptocurrencies in one direction or the other. “Cryptocurrency article contest!

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 18, 2023

New research shows the attackers behind one such scheme have developed an ingenious way of keeping their malware from being taken down by security experts or law enforcement: By hosting the malicious files on a decentralized, anonymous cryptocurrency blockchain. Previously, the group had stored its malicious update files on Cloudflare, Guard.io

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

You just knew 2022 was going to be The Year of Crypto Grift when two of the world’s most popular antivirus makers — Norton and Avira — kicked things off by installing cryptocurrency mining programs on customer computers. Chipmaker NVIDIA says a cyberattack led to theft of information on more than 71,000 employees.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 20, 2023

3CX hired incident response firm Mandiant , which released a report on Wednesday that said the compromise began in 2022 when a 3CX employee installed a malware-laced software package distributed via an earlier software supply chain compromise that began with a tampered installer for X_TRADER , a software package provided by Trading Technologies.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 16, 2024

As we approach 2025, the cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly, shaped by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and emerging threats. By 2027, 75% of employees are expected to acquire or modify technology outside of ITs control, up from 41% in 2022. To keep up, organizations must stay ahead of these developments.

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Schneier on Security

MAY 3, 2019

It's an impassioned debate, acrimonious at times, but there are real technologies that can be brought to bear on the problem: key-escrow technologies, code obfuscation technologies, and backdoors with different properties. Public-interest technology isn't new. We need public-interest technologists.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Bitdefender researchers reported that the North Korea-linked Lazarus group uses fake LinkedIn job offers in the cryptocurrency and travel sectors to deliver a cross-platform JavaScript stealer to target crypto wallets in a new hacking campaign. “Their objectives go beyond personal data theft. ” concludes the report.

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